Raphael Falconry
Historic Falconers
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Periods covered: Pre-history to Late 20th century 01986 873928 / 07711 369805 |
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The
19th Century was a period of falconry revival as the last few
remaining falconers made great efforts to rescue their ancient sport from the
advancement of game shooting. Falconry was re-established as a fashionable
country pursuit and posh ladies and gents would enjoy hawking trips and hunting
picnics in the English countryside. The professional “feudal” falconer slowly
became a thing of the past and falconry began to adapt to serve modern needs in
order to survive.
Please contact us to discuss your particular requirements
We are the only professional falconers in the UK who
specialise in historical 
recreation and interpretation. With more than 30 years
of commercial falconry experience and an extensive knowledge of both falconry
and natural history, we offer a truly unique service to a wide variety of
customers.
Our primary role is the live demonstration of birds in flight for educational and entertainment purposes at outdoor public events. However, we also offer lively authentic period interpretations suitable for indoor venues such as schools and museums. Our unusual specialist field also leads to private commissions, television, tuition and consultancy work.
We offer demonstrations and presentations focusing on English falconry and bird folklore spanning the last millennium. With passion and imagination we reveal the social importance of hunting with birds and show how falconry has shaped our national heritage. Proudly we are reputed for our beautiful birds, fabulous quality costumes, authentic props, well researched material and a professional shine that you would expect from experienced performers.
